Mahinda take honours on day one

Mahinda College took full honours on day one of the 114th Lovers Quarrel between Richmond College and Mahinda College which commenced at the Galle International Cricket Stadiumyesterday.

Mahinda who were restricted to a first innings score of 197 had Richmond reeling at 99/6 at stumps

Invited to bat first Mahinda got off to a good start with openers Navod Paranavithana and Kawshitha Kodituwakku putting on 58 runs for the first wicket. But the Richmond bowlers managed to restrict the experienced Mahinda team to 197. Dilum Sudeera 5/49, Sandun Mendis

Skipper Vinura Dulsara made best use of seven bowlers and had Richmond in dire straits at 56/6 but Sandun Mendis and Vimud Sapnaka batted doggedly to take the score to 99/6 at stumps and avert the follow on